C-note Fm

Show Notes:• Exploring the concepts of projections (unconscious agency) and introjections (unconscious receptivity) from the Stages model• Understanding the split ego state and how it relates to childhood development and trauma  • Recognizing unhealthy patterns of being more of a "taker" than a "giver" in relationships and life• Working on reciprocity, boundaries, and being more altruistic by offering value without expectationThe Unconscious Dance of Projections and IntrojectionsI recently came across a fascinating idea - that projections are an unconscious use of agency, while introjections are an unconscious form of receptivity. This stems from my recent dive into the Stages model and the three forms of shadow identified by Kim Barta: projections, introjections, and split ego states.Projections are qualities about ourselves that we place onto others, often showing up as judgments. Introjections are taking on qualities, feelings, or traits that aren't truly ours. A split ego state occurs when a childhood tra